Posts Tagged ‘accounting’
Ask Better Questions, Get Better Engagement
Never ASSUME, because when you ASSUME, you make an ASS of U and ME. This catch-phrase was popularized by writer Jerry Belson in the 1970s sitcom The Odd Couple, and its message is truer today than ever before. In a world that demands instant answers and has little patience for the Socratic method, asking good…
Read MoreThe Importance of Individual Huddles
Chances are you’re pretty familiar with the concept, but in case you aren’t, a one-on-one (1:1) is a 30-60 minute meeting between a manager and their employee that is held weekly or bi-weekly. The purpose of these huddles is to connect with your employee and collaborate on items that require focused attention. In football, the huddle is…
Read More4 Tips for Better Team Meetings
Ask any super efficient manager about their tips for success and weekly meetings will always be on their list. “Rather than being productivity killers, well-crafted meetings can help raise productivity and achieve an open culture within teams[1],” says Jerene Ang of HumanResourcesOnline. Team meetings are a rite of passage for a productive work week because…
Read MoreHow To Build Your Firm’s Brand Standards in 3 Easy Steps
Branding can be an elusive concept. For many, a company’s brand is usually associated with a visual element, like a logo. Retail giants like Target, Amazon and Best Buy have all created brands that go beyond the logo by associating their name with the assurance they give to their customers. In professional services, a brand…
Read More3 Time Management Tips to Help Increase Your Productivity
Everyone wants to know the secret. Why do some people appear to get more done? Why do some have their workload under control, while others struggle to make a dent in their to-do list? How can we make better use of the time we have so we can enjoy a little breathing room? Time Management…
Read More2018 Accounting Firm Growth Trends & Predictions
At Inovautus, we don’t settle – we keep our eyes and ears open all year long so we can offer CPAs the best practical advice to grow their business. Last January, we shared our annual growth trends and predictions for the accounting profession. Let’s take a look back to see how we fared in 2017…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Resolutions for Your Business in 2018
The first week of January is prime time for re-evaluating your resolutions for the year. Perhaps you’re like me and that commitment to go to the gym every.single.day. is suddenly looking a little less feasible. (I might have bitten off a little more than I can chew.) Or, maybe you made a professional goal to…
Read More4 Steps for Developing and Implementing a Client Acceptance Policy
It’s not uncommon for a CPA to have one of those clients. Maybe there were warning signs from the beginning, but somehow, they seemed to fall below the radar. Now, you find yourself serving a client who complains about their bill, has asked you to do something unethical, is always late with their information, or…
Read More2017 Reflections on Growth
At Inovautus, we live and breathe the qualities of a growth mindset, professional innovation and integrity all year long. As we approach the last two weeks of 2017, we want to take some time to reflect on our growth and success from the past year. Our most significant accomplishments always come through our clients and…
Read More5 Ways to Embrace a Growth Mindset
November is the most popular time of year to reflect on the things that makes us thankful. At Inovautus, we are incredibly thankful for our clients and the peers who share our passion for CPAs. And while I could write another blog post about how grateful we are for the circle of friends that have…
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